Tokyo to San Jose time converter

San Jose is 16 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 5:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in San Jose.

Tokyo JST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

San Jose PDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Tokyo
Japan
Tue, Oct 20
JSTUTC+9
San Jose
California, United States
Mon, Oct 19
PDTUTC-7-16h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Tokyo to San Jose conversion table

Every hour of today in Tokyo and the matching time in San Jose. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

TokyoSan Jose
12:00 AM8:00 AM−1 day
1:00 AM9:00 AM−1 day
2:00 AM10:00 AM−1 day
3:00 AM11:00 AM−1 day
4:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM8:00 PM−1 day
1:00 PM9:00 PM−1 day
2:00 PM10:00 PM−1 day
3:00 PM11:00 PM−1 day
4:00 PM12:00 AM
5:00 PM1:00 AM
6:00 PM2:00 AM
7:00 PM3:00 AM
8:00 PM4:00 AM
9:00 PM5:00 AM
10:00 PM6:00 AM
11:00 PM7:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Tokyo (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San Jose).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Tokyo and San Jose switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -16h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -17h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -16h

Distance

Tokyo and San Jose are 8,336 km (5,180 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Tokyo and San Jose?

San Jose is 16 hours behind Tokyo.

What time is it in San Jose when it is 9 AM in Tokyo?

When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 5:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in San Jose.

When is the best time to call San Jose from Tokyo?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Tokyo (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in San Jose).

Does the time difference between Tokyo and San Jose change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.